BG61 XLU

2011 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 November 2026 (153 days away)
Last recorded mileage
55,545 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Vauxhall has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 55,545 miles. The vehicle's mileage trajectory also shows significant anomalies, including periods of extremely low usage.

The vehicle shows a significant drop in annual mileage from 2019 (81,246 mi) to 2021 (89,799 mi), followed by extremely low usage (e.g., 3 miles between Apr 2024 and Dec 2024), indicating potential odometer fraud or periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • 2019–2021: Recurring brake system failures and advisories (e.g., Oct 2021, Dec 2021, Dec 2023).
  • 2019–2021: Recurring emissions failures and advisories (e.g., Oct 2021, Dec 2021, Dec 2023).
  • 2015–2016: Recurring coil spring failures (e.g., June 2016).
  • 2015–2016: Recurring tyre wear advisories (e.g., June 2016, June 2016).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures

Mileage history

Nov 2014: 55,545 mi PASSJun 2015: 63,014 mi PASSJun 2016: 67,312 mi FAILJun 2016: 67,312 mi PASSJun 2017: 71,765 mi PASSJun 2018: 76,300 mi FAILJun 2018: 76,300 mi PASSApr 2019: 81,246 mi PASSOct 2020: 87,003 mi PASSOct 2021: 89,799 mi FAILDec 2021: 89,815 mi PASSDec 2022: 92,961 mi PASSDec 2023: 96,543 mi FAILApr 2024: 96,546 mi PASSMar 2025: 99,328 mi PASSNov 2025: 107,088 mi PASS107k81k56kNov 2014Nov 2025

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2014 PASS 55,545 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 63,014 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2016 FAIL 67,312 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Jun 2016 PASS 67,312 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2017 PASS 71,765 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2018 FAIL 76,300 mi
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Jun 2018 PASS 76,300 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 81,246 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 87,003 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY front pads approx 60% worn
ADVISORY nearside rear disc and pads overheated/discoloured
ADVISORY offside front tyre perished
ADVISORY nail in nearside front tyre tread
ADVISORY offside and nearside rear tyres perished
Oct 2021 FAIL 89,799 mi
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal soft (1.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 215/50/17 95w
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Dec 2021 PASS 89,815 mi
ADVISORY brake pedal feels slightly spongy
ADVISORY radiator lower brackets becoming corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2022 PASS 92,961 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Dec 2023 FAIL 96,543 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust heat cover Likely to become detached
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Apr 2024 PASS 96,546 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 PASS 99,328 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2025 PASS 107,088 mi None recorded

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